Jacques Bossuet (1627 - 1704),
the French Bishop & author, wrote that Geography is one of the
principal eyes of History. Such is the fascination of old,
historical maps & engravings, that before emigrating, it became my
hobby to offer antiquarian
items on eBay & I have decided to resume, hoping to make yet more new
friends.
These offers include are range of collectables, from decorative fine art, topographical views,
pictures and lithographs to rare, scarce vintage ancient & classical county and
country maps,
historic town and city plans,
books and atlases. I offer many examples of famous artists work and of the engravers art through the
centuries. You will also find cartography from leading mapmakers, geographical topography, memorabilia
& other geographic ephemera for collectors, interior designers & decorators,
genealogy researchers
as well as retail trade customers and frame shops.
Antique maps and prints make unusual & interesting gift ideas and
presents, for birthday, anniversary, children or just for your own
collection & pleasure, be it for home wall decor, den, nursery or office!
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PROVENANCE:
Sir William Jardine (1800-1874) the eminent Naturalist
commissioned experts to enable him to produce THE NATURALIST'S LIBRARY -
some 40 volumes contained 1300 highly attractive small individually hand
coloured prints of mammals, birds, fish & insects.
SCARCITY RATING:
7 = NOT COMMON.
IMAGE SIZE: (Varies).
Mostly 5x3 inches (12x8
cms) very approximately.
OVERALL SIZE: 6.25x4 inches approx.
VERSO: There is no
text on the back, which is plain.
CHECK CURRENT
INVENTORY FOR BIRD COLLECTIBLES
PROVENANCE:
THE CHRISTIAN IN PALESTINE or
SCENES OF SACRED HISTORY, HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE By Henry Stebbing. DD.
FRS.
A series of Israeli, Lebanese, Syrian and Greek views
GENERAL CONDITION:
Please see the scan. Good.
Printed on thick quality stock paper.
SCARCITY RATING:
7 = NOT COMMON.
PROVENANCE:
THE CHRISTIAN IN PALESTINE or
SCENES OF SACRED HISTORY, HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE By Henry Stebbing. DD.
FRS.
A series of Israeli, Lebanese, Syrian and Greek views.
IMAGE SIZE:7x5 inches (18x12
cms) very approximately.
OVERALL SIZE:
10x8 inches approx.
VERSO: There is no
text on back, which is plain
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MAP OF THE NEW
ENGLAND OR EASTERN STATES
PLEASE NOTE: The map is very slightly too large to scan all the borders,
which are complete with reasonable margins.
THIS IS JUST ONE EXAMPLE FROM THE SERIES
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NICELY COLOURED MAPS OF THE US AND CONTINENTS ETC. 1872
PROVENANCE:
THE COMMON-SCHOOL
GEOGRAPHY...By D. M. Warren. Published in Philadelphia by COWPERTHWAIT & Co.
VERIFY THE DATE
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IMAGE SIZE: 10.5x8.5 inches (27x22
cms) very approximately.
OVERALL SIZE:
11.25x9 inches approx.
VERSO:
Text is printed on the back,
but there is no obtrusive show through or 'bleed'.
GENERAL CONDITION:
Please see the scan. Good with some normal age
related toning.
SCARCITY RATING:
9 = SOMEWHAT HARD TO FIND
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JERSEY BULL
THIS IS JUST ONE EXAMPLE FROM THE SERIES
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ATTRACTIVE PRINTS OF CATTLE, HORSES AND FARM RELATED ITEMS.
1880
SCARCITY RATING:
7 = NOT COMMON
PROVENANCE:
AGRICULTURE OF PENNSYLVANIA. REPORTS... Printed in
Harrisburg by Lane S. Hart, State Printer
VERIFY THE DATE
IMAGE SIZE: EACH: 7.5x4.5 inches (19x11
cms) very approximately.
OVERALL SIZE:
EACH: 9x6 inches approx.
VERSO:
There is nothing printed on
the back, which is plain.
GENERAL CONDITION:
Please see the scan. Good.
SCARCITY RATING:
7 = NOT COMMON
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GREEN
WOODPECKER
THIS IS JUST ONE EXAMPLE FROM THE SERIES |
ATTRACTIVELY HAND COLOURED PRINTS OF BIRDS C.1890
PROVENANCE:
THE HISTORY OF BRITISH BIRDS by The Rev. Francis Orpen
Morris (1810-1893). Although titled British Birds, the series, which
ultimately included some 400 different birds, ducks, geese, garden species,
birds of prey, eagles, falcons, song and sea birds, etc, includes many species found
across the world.
IMAGE SIZE: (Varies).
Mostly 6x4 inches (15x10
cms) very approximately.
OVERALL SIZE: 10x6 inches approx.
VERSO: There is no
text on the back, which is plain.
GENERAL CONDITION:
Please see the scan. Good.
SCARCITY RATING:
9 = HARD TO FIND.
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CASTLE STREET. SALISBURY.
WILTSHIRE
THIS IS JUST ONE EXAMPLE FROM THE SERIES
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FINE STEEL ENGRAVED
VIEWS OF ENGLISH CITIES by William Henry Bartlett 1830
GENERAL CONDITION:
Please see the scan. Good. Some normal very minor age
related soiling and toning.
SCARCITY RATING:
5 = FAIRLY SCARCE
PROVENANCE:
PICTURESQUE ANTIQUITIES OF ENGLISH CITIES by John BRITTON
FSA. MRSL. Published in London by M. A. Nuttall of 19 Southampton Street,
Covent Garden, London, on good quality heavy stock paper.
VERIFY THE DATE
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IMAGE SIZE: 8x6 inches (20x16
cms) very approximately.
OVERALL SIZE:
10.5x8 inches very approx.
VERSO:
There is no text printed on
the back, which is plain.
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LAUNCESTON. CORNWALL
THIS IS JUST ONE EXAMPLE FROM THE SERIES
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GOOD SMALL STEEL
ENGRAVINGS OF GREAT BRITAIN, CITIES, TOWNS, LANDSCAPES, by
William Westall. 1830
GENERAL CONDITION:
Please see the scan. Good. Steel engraving on good
quality stock paper, with later hand colouring.
SCARCITY RATING:
7 = NOT COMMON
PROVENANCE:
GREAT BRITAIN ILLUSTRATED. The artist was William WESTALL
(1781-1850) a Member of the Royal Academy and the descriptions were written
by Thomas MOULE. Published in London by Charles Tilt of 86, Fleet Street.
VERIFY THE DATE
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IMAGE SIZE: 5.5x3.5 inches (14x8.5
cms) very approximately.
OVERALL SIZE:
7.5x5 inches approx.
VERSO:
There is nothing printed on
the back, which is plain.
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